Tim O’Hare announces reelection bid for Tarrant County judge
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare announced Tuesday he plans to run for reelection next year.
“Today, I launched my bid for reelection,” he said in a post on X. “Since taking office in 2023, I have led the charge to restore limited government, cut property taxes, support law and order, and uphold Tarrant County family values.”
He linked to his campaign website for those who want to endorse, donate or sign up for updates.
“Together, we changed the direction of Tarrant County,” he said. “I’d be honored to have your support again.”
During his term as county judge, O’Hare has lowered the county’s property tax rate, raised the homestead exemption to the maximum possible and increased law enforcement officers’ salaries, among other actions.
His tenure has also been plagued with controversy. A Star-Telegram investigation from August 2024 found O’Hare had “scripted” the agenda items that resulted in sweeping changes to the way the Tarrant Appraisal District values property in the county.
His attempt to eliminate early voting sites on majority-minority college campuses during the 2024 election season foundered. He scored a win, however, in June, when the Commissioners Court approved a rare mid-decade redistricting of the county precincts in a party-line vote. Voting and constitutional law experts said the redistricting was an illegal racial gerrymander.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Matt Krause, a Republican from Keller, called O’Hare’s announcement “great news” for Tarrant County.
“He has delivered on campaign promise after campaign promise that he made when running for the job in 2022,” Krause said in an emailed statement. “He has been one of the most effective County Judges in the state during his first term, and Tarrant County is better for it. I am delighted to support his re-election bid.”
The Star-Telegram reached out to the other county commissioners and Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French for comment, but did not receive immediate responses.
This story was originally published July 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM.
